ZIP code 50246, covering Stanhope, IA, has 166 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 51 floods, and 43 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 52 recorded incidents (31% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $601K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Floods account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 32 (63%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (47%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Stanhope has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Stanhope has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanhope was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50246 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), floods (51 events), blizzards (43 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanhope, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $601K in property damage.
Yes, Stanhope (ZIP 50246) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Stanhope has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50246 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.7M in property damage in the Stanhope, IA area (ZIP 50246). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →